“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(I placed the photo between the usual two pieces of Bristol and then sealed it in the usual double envelope. This photo had laid in my files for several years. Jane had seen it a long time ago, I knew, but certainly not recently. Since it was a photo of me I felt it would have an emotional attraction for her.

(For the record: In the 227th and 228th sessions Seth discussed the book of poetry Jane produced so quickly by using suggestions for abundant energy, and told us the book would be published. Jane had also finished the first third of her book on the Seth material itself, and felt it ready to send out.

(On Tuesday, February 8, she telephoned her publisher, Frederick Fell, in New York City. She read a few of the poems from the book to Mr. Fell over the phone and outlined her ideas for its humorous format, etc.; to her surprise he requested that she send him the manuscript for consideration. Jane had not been aware that he would consider poetry. Mr. Fell also asked to see the manuscript on the Seth material,and told Jane some of the plans he had for publicizing her ESP book, due to be published this May. The publicity may include adds in the New York Times Book Review; surveys taken by the publisher show the book should have a good reception and sale. Mr. Fell also told Jane she may appear on some radio and/or TV shows; this has been Jane’s idea also. Summing up, the publisher told Jane that once the ESP book is on the market and her name begins to be known through publicity, it will help the sales of future books considerably—namely the Seth material.

(Last Friday Jane received a letter from Fate Magazine, to the effect that they would like to see, on speculation, an article dealing with Seth and the envelope experiments.

(This would be last Sunday’s unscheduled 230th session, during which Jane gave data on our life spans and those of Bill and Peggy Gallagher. It developed that some of this material was distorted.)

He is obviously drawing upon knowledge that is beyond his own conscious abilities. Now much of it would, and is, theoretically available to each human being; but practically of course things simply do not work that way. He is reaching beyond his own personal subconscious, for while the personal subconscious does have definite knowledge unknown to the conscious mind, it also has definite limits.

The workings of any cell within your physical body would strike you as quite alien. Its ways of perception are different. Each cell is an intimate part of your reality, and yet consciously you are not as familiar with it as you are with the rug upon your floor.

If you must think in layers to make this clearer, then this probable self would exist on the other side of the subconscious from the ego.

Your fortunes are taking a turn for the better, as I told you that they would. The turn however is a result of development on your parts, and the development will accelerate now that it has reached a certain level, with of course continued application on your parts.

(End, presumably, at 10:45. As we sat talking I told Jane that Seth had discussed some of the points mentioned in the envelope data, but that since he said good night I didn’t press for more information. Yet I had the feeling Seth would continue, if Jane were willing. She said she was, and resumed at 10:46.)

I would add here, once more, that during our sessions your physical organism is automatically allowed greater healing abilities. It is easier for the physical organism to utilize energy in order to make any desirable adjustments.

Under most circumstances, and according to their attitude. The benefits would always be there, whether or not they were taken advantage of. To some extent this effect lingers, and is part of your psychic framework, or rather environment.